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The Boston Bruins are breaking with the long-standing hockey tradition of relying on a single goalie during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the 2022-23 season, they achieved an NHL record with 65 wins and 135 points while rotating goalies Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman. Despite their success, they were eliminated in the first round by the Florida Panthers. This season, they are once again employing a rotation, with Swayman starting Game 1 and Ullmark starting Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While some hold to the traditional belief in having one goalie for the playoffs, the Bruins’ success with a rotation is challenging this notion.

Boston’s goalie rotation continues with Linus Ullmark starting Game 2 against Toronto. Despite Ullmark’s performance, Boston falls 2-0 in the series due to a lack of urgency and scoring chances. The Bruins acknowledge areas for improvement and prepare for Game 3 in Toronto.

In the ongoing Bruins-Maple Leafs series, the Bruins have decided to stick with their goalie rotation plan and start Linus Ullmark in Game 2. This decision comes despite Jeremy Swayman’s impressive performance in Game 1, where he saved 35 out of 36 shots on goal. However, Ullmark’s recent strong play, going 6-3-0 with a .935 save percentage since the trade deadline, influenced the coaching staff’s choice. Despite Swayman’s past success against Toronto, the Bruins believe in both goaltenders and are confident that Ullmark will provide a solid performance.

Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery declined to reveal which goalie will start Game 2 against the Maple Leafs, following a trend this postseason. Despite attempts to get a clue, Montgomery’s hint that the starter has two vowels in their first and last name applies to both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. The Bruins face a tough decision between the two goalies, with both having impressive performances this season.